Michael Callahan SPHR

Michael Callahan SPHR is a highly experienced professional with a diverse background in executive coaching, career and life coaching, HR consulting, executive search, and meditation teaching. He is the founder and principal of Callahan Partners LLC, where he has been providing these services since January 2003.2

Professional Background

Michael has over 25 years of senior-level experience in Human Resources.3 His career highlights include:

• Chief Human Resources & Administrative Officer at Hitachi Metals America, LLC from May 2014 to October 20152
• HR Director at Richline Group, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, from 2007 to 20082
• Adjunct Professor of HR & Compensation Studies at various institutions including New York Institute of Technology, St. Joseph's College, and Long Island University from 2001 to 20142

Education and Certifications

Michael holds several degrees and certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Cathedral College, Queens, NY3
• Master's Degree in Divinity and Pastoral Counseling from Immaculate Conception Seminary, Huntington, NY3
• SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) certification2
• ACC (Associate Certified Coach) certification from the International Coaching Federation3

Coaching Approach

As a coach, Michael takes a "Transpersonal" approach, working with the whole person.13 He offers:

• Career Coaching: Working with individuals at all career levels, from entry-level to executive1
• Life Coaching: Focusing on self-care, life direction, relationships, and overcoming obstacles1
• Spiritual Coaching: Drawing from his background as an ordained Catholic priest and his continued ministry in the Progressive Old Catholic Church1

Additional Skills and Interests

• Fluent in written and oral Spanish, with experience living and studying in Guatemala, Peru, and Puerto Rico4
• Author and blog writer on issues of Meaning and Work13
• Teacher of meditation1

Michael Callahan's LinkedIn username is indeed michaelcallahansphr, as mentioned in the query.2